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Suitability of maize for processing

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group)

A complex indicator depending on the botanical grain type, its endosperm structure, and physicochemical properties that determine the capability for fractionation.

In the reference 38 varieties crop Maize, where this is mentioned in the description.

The suitability of maize for processing is differentiated by biological grain groups: dent maize is used for flour, grits, and starch-syrup production; flint maize is valued for high grits yield; waxy maize is applied in the production of dextrins; popcorn maize is intended for popcorn, while sweet maize is used for canning.

Key assessment criteria include the ratio of vitreous to floury endosperm layers, kernel fissuring which affects product yield, and germination indices, which are critical for the starch-syrup industry. The technological process of maize processing is focused on the efficiency of separating the grain into its constituent fractions: germ, endosperm, and pericarp.

General information about the subject — on the page Suitability for processing.

Sources8

Varieties of Maize mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

LIDEA FRANCE SAS

CZ PL
3 records

DKC5744

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

ES FR
3 records

Cuzco 251

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

SOGES (FR)

BE FR
4 records

Anasta

Protection expired

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc (US)

CZ FR
3 records

Amplor

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Holden Foundation Seeds Inc. (US)

ES FR
3 records

SR71218

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

PL
2 records

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

PL
2 records

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

PL
2 records

PR36T24

Protection expired

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION US

FR
2 records

Poxxim

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

RAGT 2n

ES
2 records

P9241Y

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

ES
2 records

P8039

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

PL
2 records

P7718

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

NL
2 records

P2183

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

ES
2 records

P1884y

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

ES
2 records

P1547E

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INT.INC/PIONEER OVERSEAS CORP.

ES
2 records

P1547

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INT.INC/PIONEER OVERSEAS CORP.

ES
2 records

P0710y

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

ES
2 records

P0217y

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INT.INC/PIONEER OVERSEAS CORP.

ES
2 records

Ossk 552

Protection expired

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

HR
2 records

Osman

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Bc Institut d.d. Zagreb (HR)

HR
2 records

Os 4369

Protection expired

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

HR
2 records

OS3723

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

HR
2 records

Olgada

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

RAGT 2n, FR

FR
3 records